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Maria Teresa Chiri is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Queen's University, focusing on applied mathematics with a specialization in partial differential equations and control theory. She obtained her Ph.D. from the University of Padova in 2019, following her M.Sc. from the University of Pisa in 2016 and her B.Sc. from the University of Salento in 2013. Her research interests encompass a variety of problems in applied sciences, notably in controlling invasive biological species and modeling traffic flows of autonomous vehicles. Her work often incorporates bioinspired PDE models and explores optimal solutions to complex problems, such as controlling fire, blocking strategies for invasive species, and efficiently distributing resources like pesticides in contaminated regions. Chiri employs sophisticated methodologies including variational calculus and geometric measure theory in her problem-solving approach. She aims to develop models that reflect real-world dynamics in biocontrol and urban traffic systems, necessitating a deep understanding of conservation laws and numerical methods.
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